Even if you don’t care for bluegrass, you might be interested in this article about banjo pioneer Eddie Adcock. He recently had surgery at Vanderbilt, an effort to treat a tremor in his hand, and help him continue to play. It sounds pretty complicated to me. I remember him telling us that he had to … Read more
Be sure you attend the Auburn Hills Parade of Stars Bluegrass Festival tomorrow. It’s a bunch of fun, and they have excellent bands in a nice location. We always have a good time and see lots of friends.
Freddie Harris of Belleville, Michigan, passed away on Friday August 28. Freddie had suffered a brain aneurysm on July 15, and had been at home with hospice assisting his family for some time. He was only 54 years old. Papa and I received the news by e-mail, as did many friends and acquaintances who had … Read more
The line-up for this year’s Oakland Community College Bluegrass Series has been announced. The best news about this announcement is that the performances will be held at in Royal Oak this year, after a several year hiatus. The location is the Lila Jones Theater at 739 South Washington, Royal Oak, MI 48067. The concerts begin … Read more
Auburn Hills and the Chrysler Corporation Fund sponsor a Bluegrass Festival at the Civic Center Park on Saturday, September 6, 2008. A shuttle runs from the free parking lot. The show starts at noon and ends about 7:30. Special Consensus will host the festival again this year. Additionally, the show will include Cherryholmes, and Pine … Read more
Wow, I’m running in circles, not sure anything is getting done. Today’s list, clean Lex, clean house, shop, mow, hoe. There’s more, but I won’t make it. We’ve had a good couple of weeks, and seen some great music. the line-up at the Milan Bluegrass Festival was out of sight. We had a ball, and … Read more
Today’s much anticipated line-up includes Don Rigsby, the LRB, Dailey and Vincent, Doyle Lawson, the Grascals, the Lewis Family and The Bluegrass Thoroughbreds. I’ve hardly cooked a thing, and have eaten several sin foods, an elephant ear was among them. Lightning didn’t strike, so we’re fine. We’re having a great time, come on out and … Read more
We arrived at KC Campground on Wednesday evening, and found that the sites with electricity were all occupied. We set up in the east, near some tents. Campers continued to arrive, but there is space left if you want to make the trip. The lineup is an all-star billing, and worth the drive. Friday features … Read more
Sorry to say, bluegrass lost a great friend Sunday with the passing of Paul “Moon” Mullins. Mr. Mullins was well known in the bluegrass community, probably best in Ohio where he was a radio personality for many years. You can see a sample of his work in this video: Mr. Mullins is the fiddler on … Read more
Have you ever been to the Southern Ohio indoor Music Festival? We’ve been attending these fine shows, presented by Joe Mullins, twice a year for a few years. There is always a good line-up, and the events are well run. I’m happy because yesterday was the day the tickets went on sale. We’ll be in … Read more